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Lucas Kochevar

Social media reacts to Bulldogs’ dominant win over Ole Miss

The Georgia Bulldogs faced the Ole Miss Rebels at Sanford Stadium on Saturday. The Bulldogs dominated the Rebels, 52-17.

The Bulldogs’ defense was slow out of the gate. Ole Miss drove the field on the opening possession for a touchdown. The Bulldogs answered with a quick touchdown from Daijun Edwards that was set up by a 44-yard catch and run by Rara Thomas. The Bulldogs defense forced a turnover on downs, and the Georgia offense quickly scored again on a Ladd McConkey 29-yard touchdown on a dart from Carson Beck.

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The Rebels scored on the following drive on a run from Quinshon Judkins, his second score of the game. Georgia answered with another short touchdown that was set up by a big McConkey reception. The Bulldogs added a touchdown run from Kendall Milton to make it 28-14 heading into the half. Milton scorex again on a 33-yard touchdown midway through the third quarter.

The Bulldogs added a field goal and a Brock Bowers touchdown to extend the lead. Ole Miss kicked a field goal and Georgia rushed for a late touchdown to cap an elite performance against a top-10 opponent. The Bulldogs will travel to Knoxville next week to take on the Tennessee Volunteers.

Social media was fired up after Georgia’s dominant display at home against Ole Miss:

Brock Bowers returned from injury for the final home game of the season

Bowers missed two games with his ankle injury. Although it was only two games, Bowers missed around a month’s worth of action after receiving TightRope surgery for his ankle. His quick return was an unexpected surprise for his potential final home game.

Stetson Bennett makes an apperance

Stetson Bennett IV makes his return to Athens along with several other Bulldog alumni. Multiple current NFL players who also made their return included Nolan Smith, Jordan Davis, Kelee Ringo and Mecole Hardman.

Georgia wasn't perfect in the first half, but still led 28-14

Ladd McConkey, Zion Logue and Warren Brinson were banged up

The Bulldogs have dealt with injuries consistently this year, and a couple key pieces were banged up on Saturday. The severity will likely be revealed in the coming days.

Brock Bowers puts exclamation point on win

In potentially his final home game for the Bulldogs, Brock Bowers scored a touchdown to put this game to rest early in the fourth quarter.

Carson Beck was sharp in a dominant win

The Bulldogs run game was key in Georgia's offensive success

Georgia's defense adjusted well to Ole Miss

The Bulldogs defense had to adjust to life without Jamon Dumas-Johnson with young guys across the field. The Georgia defense hasn’t been great handling teams out of the gate, but adjusting is what the Bulldogs do best and they quickly slowed the Rebels.

Kendall Milton had a huge game

Milton was the leading rusher for Georgia with nine carries for 127 yards and two touchdowns.

Statement win for UGA could lead to No. 1

The Bulldogs add an impressive win to their resume and strengthen their case for No. 1. Ohio State won its game on Saturday against Michigan State, 38-3. Michigan also won an odd game against Penn State on Saturday, 24-15.

Georgia is back in the SEC Championship

Georgia clinched the SEC East on Saturday after Missouri defeated Tennessee 36-7. Alabama clinched the SEC West with a win against Kentucky. Georgia and Alabama will meet in Atlanta for the SEC championship for the second time in three years.

On to Knoxville

The Bulldogs will chase history next week in Tennessee when they take on the Volunteers at 3:30 p.m. ET. They have a chance to tie the longest win streak in SEC history.

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